{"id":15970,"date":"2025-10-13T23:00:13","date_gmt":"2025-10-14T03:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/heavensmetalmagazine.com\/?p=15970"},"modified":"2025-10-13T23:00:13","modified_gmt":"2025-10-14T03:00:13","slug":"news-armstrong-metalfest-opens-band-submissions-for-2026-lineup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/heavensmetalmagazine.com\/index.php\/2025\/10\/13\/news-armstrong-metalfest-opens-band-submissions-for-2026-lineup\/","title":{"rendered":"News: ARMSTRONG METALFEST Opens Band Submissions For 2026 Lineup"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

ARMSTRONG METALFEST Opens Band Submissions For 2026 Lineup – The Okanagan\u2019s Ultimate Mountain Mosh Pit Returns<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

“It’s one of the premier festivals of its kind in Canada, showcasing the biggest names in local, national, and international heavy metal music.” – Vancouver Sun<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Following a landmark celebration of 15 years of extreme metal in British Columbia\u2019s Okanagan Valley, marked by record-breaking attendance and its most triumphant edition yet, ARMSTRONG METALFEST<\/strong> is officially set to return in 2026 on July 17th and 18th<\/strong> at the Hassen Arena<\/strong>, for two days of moshing, headbanging, and camping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Armstrong MetalFest\u2019s <\/strong>15th year of mountain moshing roared to life with a powerhouse 2025 lineup featuring BORN OF OSIRIS, HAVOK, GLYPH, RIOT CITY, THE BROWNING, VIRVUM, <\/strong>and many more heavy hitters from across Canada and beyond. On July 11th and 12th, the town of Armstrong, BC, was transformed into a metal haven, complete with Yeti Games, the Metal Madness Market, and the chaos of Thrash Wrestling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check out the Armstrong MetalFest 2025 Spotify playlist – <\/strong>https:\/\/spoti.fi\/4i4u2OV<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Armstrong MetalFest <\/strong>has also released a promotional video that traces its journey from humble beginnings to becoming one of Canada\u2019s premier metal festivals in British Columbia. Watch the full recap here: <\/strong>https:\/\/youtu.be\/47QjFrOHLv8<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Band submissions for the 2026 edition<\/strong> of Armstrong MetalFest will<\/strong> end on October 15th<\/strong>, inviting artists to become part of the next chapter in the festival\u2019s legendary legacy. Interested bands can apply through the official portal: https:\/\/armstrongmetalfest.ca\/band-submissions\/<\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

“To close the night and the weekend, Born of Osiris delivered a high-octane headline set that tore the roof off. It was the perfect finale to an unforgettable weekend. When the last note rang out, it hit us \u2014 AMF 2025 was coming to a close. There’s always that bittersweet feeling as you start packing up. But that’s the beauty of this festival: it stays with you long after the amps cool down. Every year, Armstrong Metalfest brings together a community that truly loves heavy music. It’s not just about bands and beer \u2014 it’s about belonging. The friends you make, the moments you live, the memories that stick \u2014 they’re why we keep coming back. If you’ve never been to AMF, consider this your sign. It’s more than a music festival\u2014it’s a metal rite of passage. Once you go, it gets into your blood. We’re already counting the days until the next one.” – Stan Schinners of Broken Neck Radio \/ Absolute Underground Magazine (Live Review AMF 2025)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tickets for AMF 2026 <\/strong>will be announced at a later date, granting general admission and access to the festival grounds, camping area, and arena from 9:00 AM on Friday, July 17, 2026, until 10:00 AM on Sunday, July 18, 2026. Free camping is included.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please Note: Camping – RV \/ Non-Hookup RV \/ Vehicle Passes:<\/strong> Make sure to reserve your vehicle spot to get the best location on the grounds. A fee is required for a weekend pass per vehicle in addition to your day or weekend pass. RV hookups include water and power. If you choose to park your vehicle outside the camping area in the main parking lot, then a vehicle pass is not required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since its inception in 2009 (with a brief hiatus in 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic), West Metal Entertainment and Armstrong MetalFest have championed hundreds of local bands while welcoming renowned international acts to the quiet town of Armstrong, British Columbia.
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Every year, metalheads from across Canada and the U.S. converge on the scenic Okanagan Valley for three days of camping and two days packed with heavy metal mayhem. Under the blazing summer sun, fans revel in live performances, wrestling spectacles, scavenger hunts, and reconnecting with their extended metal family.
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Armstrong MetalFest has hosted legendary headliners like Kataklysm, Cattle Decapitation, Archspire, Nekrogoblikon, Origin, Rivers of Nihil, Warbringer, Fallujah, Striker, and Beyond Creation, alongside rising stars from across North America. And when the final riff fades, the festival vanishes without a trace, leaving the landscape as untouched as it was before.
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West Metal Entertainment, a non-profit society, not only produces Armstrong MetalFest annually but also supports the regional music scene by organizing performances at various venues, including all-ages shows, to inspire musical passion in both youth and adults.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more info:<\/strong>\u200b
\u200bhttp:\/\/www.armstrongmetalfest.ca\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nhttps:\/\/www.facebook.com\/armstrongmetalfest\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/armstrongmetalfest\/<\/a>\u200b
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\u200bhttps:\/\/x.com\/amfcanada<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Partners:<\/strong>\u200b
WCMFA
AlumaPro Welding & Fabrication Ltd
Vox and Hops
Rancho Vignola
Creative BC
Province of BC
Shepherds Hardware
Askews Foods
ACE Containers
Asher Media Relations
Staggs Head
Sunbelt Rentals
Bravewords
V13
Metal-Rules
Absolute Underground Mag
Broken Neck Radio
Ghost Cult Magazine
This Day In Metal
Valstar Electric
Voets<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What the press is saying:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Armstrong Metalfest brings aggressive music to the North Okanagan” – Global BC News<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kelowna Now: Armstrong Metal Festival Co-founder reflects on a decade of metal \u2013 Video Interview <\/em>here<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

CHBC \u2013 Global Okanagan: Metalheads celebrate a decade of gathering in Armstrong \u2013 Video Interview <\/em>here<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Global Okanagan – Armstrong Metalfest brings aggressive music to the North Okanagan – Video <\/em>here<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIn the past, metalheads had to travel to Germany to experience the rush of a big festival, such as Wacken Open Air. But local headbangers decided to bring that feeling home with Armstrong Metalfest.\u201d \u2013 Vernon Morning Star<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cGo Big or Stay at Home: Armstrong has that welcoming feeling for a rock show.\u201d \u2013 The Valley Voice<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cTo witness such a gathering of talent is an absolute privilege, and for that fact alone, I will certainly be returning to Armstrong Metal Fest.\u201d \u2013 Beatroute BC<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis festival is now going to be my yearly must-go-to event and if you\u2019re a metal head that hasn\u2019t attended or a curious metal voyeur, do yourself a favour and check it out, you will not regret it.\u201d \u2013 Abort Mag<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe Armstrong Metalfest is one such event and has grown from its initial, humble beginnings seven years ago to be a regular mainstay, with its south-central BC location making for a popular summertime destination for fans and bands alike.\u201d \u2013 Decibel Mag<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Named one of the out-of-town music festivals worth the trip by <\/em>The Vancouver Sun
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\u200b\u201cFor metalheads, this is a great vacation where groups of all sizes can enjoy their favourite musical genre in a fun, energized environment. Not to mention, the camping!\u201d \u2013 The Permanent Rain Press<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

“From farm to stadium: Armstrong Metal Fest’s humble beginnings” – Info News<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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